Eldorado Park Playground North

The shade here is legit — on a hot Scottsdale afternoon, that tree cover actually makes a difference, which is saying something. Kids have plenty to keep them busy with the climbing structure, sandbox, and water feature, and the whole setup sits right next to the pond, so the views give it a nicer feel than your average neighborhood playground. Bring a lunch because the picnic tables and shaded seating make it worth sticking around. The walking path and open grass field mean everyone in the group has something to do, and there’s a skatepark on site too if you’ve got older kids along.